Underplayed Gems

DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake (2025)

DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake cover
Developer
Square Enix, ARTDINK
Publisher
Square Enix
Platforms
Windows
Genres
RPG
Rating
4.3 of 5, 1,968 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 20 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A nostalgic yet polished reimagining of classic RPGs, with bright visuals and a straightforward adventure feel.

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What players say

Players are split between DQ1 feeling bare as a single-character RPG and DQ2 being a standout remake with a four-person party. Many note the grind is still present, but it is eased by quality-of-life features including ultra-fast battle speed. Some players report controller bugs and say the game is best bought on sale.

Screenshots

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